Mucosal-Associated Invariant T Cells

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Abstract

A subset of T-lymphocytes that are present in large numbers at MUCOUS MEMBRANES and respond to INFECTIONS. They express a conserved invariant T-CELL RECEPTOR ALPHA-CHAIN that enables them to respond to infections by sensing RIBOFLAVIN metabolites of pathogens.

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Classification

Broader headings

T-Lymphocyte Subsets

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Synonyms

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MAIT Cell
MAIT Cells
Mucosal-Associated Invariant T Cell
Cell, MAIT
Cells, MAIT
Mucosal Associated Invariant T Cell
Mucosal Associated Invariant T Cells

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Aspects Covered

15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, radiation effects, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2017

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Previous Indexing

T-Lymphocyte Subsets (2003-2016)
T-Lymphocytes (2005-2016)

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A11 w.118 w.637 w.555 w.567 w.550.500.100w
A11 w.118 w.637 w.555 w.567 w.569 w.500.100w
A15.145 w.229 w.637 w.555 w.567 w.550.500.100w
A15.145 w.229 w.637 w.555 w.567 w.569 w.500.100w
A15.382 w.490 w.555 w.567 w.550.500.100w
A15.382 w.490 w.555 w.567 w.569 w.500.100w

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References

National Library of Medicine. Mucosal-Associated Invariant T Cells. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000072336. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000072336
Mucosal-Associated Invariant T Cells. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mucosal-associated_invariant_T_cell
Mucosal-Associated Invariant T Cells. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6931258